After a break of nearly 10 years, Iona co-founders DAVE BAINBRIDGE and DAVID FITZGERALD have been back in the studio. Lins Honeyman reports.

I should add at this point that, after 14 years with the band, my good friend Troy Donockley has recently decided not to carry on the journey with us. He has been super busy as Barbara Dickson's co-writer, producer and musical director and is touring extensively with the Ade Edmondson's band the Bad Shepherds and Finnish rock band Nightwish. It has been wonderful working with Troy for so long and joining us live at the moment is Martin Nolan, a wonderful pipes and whistle player from Dublin.

Lins: In the meantime, it sounds as though you've got your hands full with 'Life Journey'! Would you consider doing a similar collaboration in the future?

Dave Bainbridge: In fact, we've already been asked if we'd like to do a musical interpretation of Mary's latest book Life In Christ and we of course said yes we'd love to. However, 'Life Journey' would have to recoup its investment first before more time and money could be spent on a follow up project. I do hope, for Mark and Mary especially, that 'Life Journey' is a success. They have such a heart for God and are prepared to take risks to be obedient to his calling on their lives.

David Fitzgerald: 'Life Journey' has been a beautiful experience and God has blessed us abundantly. We hope and pray that many will join us in this journey and be drawn into the wonderful presence of God.

NB: Copyright of Mary Fleeson's artwork belongs to www.lindisfarne-scriptorium.co.uk

For more information on David Fitzgerald visit www.davidfitzgerald.co.uk